Biology
Warning of nanoscale accumulation in plant roots
New research says nanoplastics will slow down the growth of terrestrial plants and lead to nutrient deficiencies.
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Biology
Genetically modified rice prevents hypertension
In the future, taking blood pressure medication may be as simple as eating a spoonful of rice. This treatment may have fewer side effects than current blood pressure med…
Biology
Grasshoppers cover up the sky, flying like a storm, leaving 23 countries with hunger
Favorable weather, loose surveillance of crops, especially in war zones, and the challenges caused by the COVID pandemic caused the grasshopper crisis.
Biology
Find out the origin of thorns on plants
In a new study, scientists have found the origin of the spines, the rigid extension that a variety of plants use to protect themselves from herbivores.
Biology
Unusually bent tree secrets of Native Americans
Across North America, there are specially bent trees, which are shaped by Native Americans to mark the terrain.
Animal world
Giant giant carp weighing 51kg suddenly caught fishing rod
The 54-year-old player spends about two weeks fishing in a lake before catching a giant fish from the carp family.
Animal world
Why are white mice found all over the world?
New research has discovered the process of domesticating guinea pigs and the way for them to be present all over the world.
Animal world
Today's domesticated chickens have been domesticated from red pheasant in Southeast Asia
Chicken is the world's most popular animal, the largest source of animal protein for mankind.
Animal world
Hummingbirds can see the color 'invisible'
With four cone-shaped cells, the broad-tailed hummingbird can detect colors outside the visible spectrum of humans, the new study says.
Animal world
'Vampires' fish invade the lake
An invasive species of rockfish are breeding in a freshwater lake in the state of Vermont, hundreds of kilometers away from their natural habitat.
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Alien skull and mysterious briefcase
Nazi Germany has always been a villain in novels and movies because it not only embodies evil, but it also involves strange experiments, pursuing mysterious fields to fi…
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Can humans travel through time?
In books and on films, our favorite characters have time machines to travel to the past or to the future. But in real life it is not so easy.
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Plastics - are invention great or unpredictable?
The word plastic is created by Greek inventor Leo Baekeland from the Greek Plastikós, meaning
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Tencent's 'future city' project: 2km2 wide, no cars, taking advantage of self-driving vehicles
Tencent aspires to close the gap between work and personal life.
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What did Cixi Empress do when he got up at 3 am but not until 8 am?
Many people have been wondering what Cixi Empress must do before the high tide to wake up so early.